Monument Valley at Twilight
Limited edition landscape photograph on paper • Attributed to Peter Lik (based on the distinct 'PL' monogram signature and common subject matter)
Style & Movement
Contemporary American Landscape Photography; Romanticism influenced naturalism
Medium & Technique
C-Print or high-quality archival inkjet print (giclée); likely captured using a large-format camera to maintain detail in the sprawling desert landscape.
Creation Period
2001 (based on the ink inscription in the lower-right margin)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 20 x 40 inches (image size); horizontal panorama format
Subject Description
A panoramic view of the sandstone buttes of Monument Valley, Navajo Tribal Park. The composition features the iconic West and East Mitten Buttes under the soft, pink-to-blue gradient of 'golden hour' or 'blue hour.' The foreground is characterized by deep red soil and textured desert floor.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (visible issues present); the image itself appears vibrant, but the presentation is compromised by reflection and external factors.
Estimated Market Value
$500 - $1,200 (Value is highly dependent on authentication and the secondary market demand for this specific edition and artist)
Auction Estimate
$300 - $700
Provenance History
Numbered edition 20/500 indicates it was sold through a commercial gallery or direct-to-consumer art market typical of early 2000s landscape photography ventures.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the popularization of large-format fine art landscape photography in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It follows in the tradition of Ansel Adams but utilizes color to emphasize the sublime beauty of the American West.
Notable Features
Hand-signed 'PL 2001' in the lower-right margin and hand-numbered '20/500' in the lower-left margin. The number suggests an early print in a relatively large production run.
Condition Issues
There is a significant vertical light reflection or potential crease/wear line running through the center of the image. The framing appears dated and may not be archival quality.
Conservation Recommendations
Recommend removal from the current frame to inspect for mounting damage or yellowing. If original, it should be re-mounted using acid-free materials and UV-protective Museum Glass to prevent fading.